Episodes

  • Remembering Diogo Jota
    Jul 4 2025

    Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes reflect on the tragically sad news Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 along with his brother Andre Silva.


    The brothers were travelling by car in Spain when their vehicle left the carriageway and burst into flames in the early hours of Thursday morning.


    In this episode, we pay tribute to Diogo Jota sharing memories of the person and the player. The Athletic's Tim Spiers, who covered Wolverhampton Wanderers when Jota initially moved to England also shares his memories having interviewed him a number of times during his time at Molineux.


    Host: Tony Evans

    With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Tim Spiers

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    35 mins
  • Ornstein transfer latest: Will Chelsea keep spending?
    Jul 2 2025

    Chelsea wanted to get the majority of their transfer business done by the end of June and they have been busy!


    Coming up we’ll break down the signings so far and find out who else could arrive at Stamford Bridge before the window closes.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: David Ornstein, Simon Johnson

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Mike Stavrou

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    34 mins
  • Why have Lyon been relegated?
    Jun 30 2025

    Crystal Palace are battling to keep their Europa League place, while Lyon have been relegated to French football’s second tier.


    John Textor and his Eagle Football Group had stakes in both clubs last season.


    So is his multi-club ownership model to blame?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Matt Slater, Tom Williams and Matt Woosnam

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    46 mins
  • Transfers that shook the world: Van Persie to Man United
    Jun 27 2025

    Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.


    Today we’re heading back to August 2012, when Arsenal captain Robin van Persie crossed a divide that had defined a Premier League era…


    So why was van Persie determined to swap the Emirates for Old Trafford - and did the move ultimately prove to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s final masterstroke at Manchester United?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence, Oli Kay & Andy Mitten

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

    Sound Design: Jay Beale

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • How much more will Liverpool spend this summer?
    Jun 25 2025

    It’s still only June but Liverpool have already been busy in the transfer market, having signed both Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong and closing in on a deal for Milos Kerez.


    Today, we break down Arne Slot’s summer rebuild and ask is there even more to come?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: David Ornstein and James Pearce

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Guy Clarke

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    41 mins
  • How can Barcelona afford Nico Williams?
    Jun 23 2025

    Barcelona have agreed terms to sign Nico Williams - but with their ongoing financial troubles, how can they realistically afford the Athletic Bilbao winger?


    We also take a look at the other names on their summer wishlist, and the financial levers Barca may need to pull to make those deals happen.


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Pol Ballus, Phil Hay and Conor O'Neill

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    37 mins
  • Transfers that shook the world: Fernando Torres to Chelsea
    Jun 19 2025

    Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.


    Today we’re heading back to January 2011 when Chelsea broke the British transfer record to sign Liverpool’s No.9, Fernando Torres.


    So why was Torres’ move from Liverpool to Chelsea so controversial and was he a success at Stamford Bridge?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Simon Hughes and Dom Fifield

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

    Sound Design: Jay Beale

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    42 mins
  • Ornstein transfer latest: Nico Williams, Ekitike, Osimhen
    Jun 18 2025

    Nico Williams has attracted attention from all over Europe but now looks likely to end up at either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.


    Matt Davies Adams is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest on Williams, the futures of Xavi Simons and Hugo Ekitike and find out why nobody in the Premier League seems to want Victor Osimhen.


    Host: Matt Davies-Adams

    Guests: David Ornstein, Seb Stafford-Bloor

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producer: Jay Beale

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    26 mins